Background
Sachs, Leo was born on October 14, 1924 in Leipzig, Germany. Son of Elijah and Louise (Lichtblau) Sachs.
Sachs, Leo was born on October 14, 1924 in Leipzig, Germany. Son of Elijah and Louise (Lichtblau) Sachs.
Doctor of Philosophy, Cambridge University, 1951. Doctor honorary Bordeauz University, 1985. Doctor.Med. honorary, Lund University, 1997, Bordeaux University, 1985.
Research scientist John Innes Institute, 1951-1952, member science staff Weizmann Institute Science, Rehovot, Israel, since 1952, professor, chairman genetics department, since 1962.
Member Israeli Academy Science and Humanities.
Research scientist John Innes Institute, 1951-1952. Member science staff Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel, since 1952, professor, chairman genetics department Israel, since 1962, Otto Meyerhof professor molecular biology Israel, since 1968.
Fellow: Royal Society. Member: National Academy of Sciences (foreign associate), Israeli Academy of Sciences & Humanities, International Cytokine Society (honorary life).
Married Pnina Salkind. 4 children.